Volume is the key driver of muscle growth. If you want to build muscle as fast as humanly possible, you need volume, and lots of it. Volume, volume, volume. As far as size gains are concerned, volume is the undisputed king. Or at least, that’s what some people will tell you. In fact, some folks […]
Can I Do a Full Body Workout Every Day?
Doing a full body workout every day is not a good idea, particularly if you want to build muscle. However, there’s some interesting research to show that hitting the same muscle groups 5-6 times a week isn’t as crazy as you might think. What got me thinking about this subject was a question that arrived […]
Does Stretching Build Muscle? What the Science Says
Most people stretch as part of their warm-up because they want to increase their range of motion, improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. However, they don’t give a lot of thought to the potential effect that stretching can have on gains in muscle size and strength. How does stretching before you lift weights, […]
Does Fascial Stretching Make Your Muscles Bigger? What 8 Studies Say
Some say that certain types of stretching can play a critical role in making your muscles bigger, unlocking your body’s capacity to grow and unleashing monstrous muscle growth. One article I came across claims that stretching has the potential to increase muscle mass by a whopping 318% in just 28 days. It all sounds too […]
Tabata Weight Loss: 4 Minute Workout Myth
Not long ago, I got an e-mail from someone who wanted to use Tabata intervals for weight loss. “Does Tabata work for weight loss?” he wrote. “Everything I’ve read on the subject says you can lose fat with a 4-minute workout.” It’s an interesting question, and I’ve wondered the same thing many times. Because I’m […]
The Case Against the 1000 Rep Arm Workout
In which the question is asked: “I recently came across an article talking about this 1000 Rep Armageddon challenge which was basically 1000 reps split between biceps and triceps. I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried this and if so whether it’s worth my time to attempt it.” The idea behind the 1000 Rep Armageddon Challenge […]